Toxicological Studies of the Extract of Epipremnum pinnatum

Abstract

Medicinal plants are of great significance in the evolution of mankind, and the medical systems that are based on the plants and natural resources are gaining importance. Around 50% of the population in the world are using herbal medicine in the present day   . This had been practised and used by many healers and others in the usage of the herbs in emphasizing their potency and lack side effects. The plant, Epipremnum pinnatum had been used as a decorative plant in the houses everywhere, and the plant has some potential properties like insecticidal, and anti-hyperlipidemic activities. In the present investigation, the acute, sub-acute and Chronic toxicity of the extract of the aerial parts of the plant were investigated, and the plant safety was suggested based on the results. In this current work, the acute and chronic toxicities of the extracts of the plant were investigated, and the results showed that there was no abnormal weight gain and signs of toxicity. The rats were healthy too. The blood parameters did not show any changes, too indicating that the extract showed no toxicity on the rats.